Abt Global - Program Manager, Health Security | PATH

Job Description

Summary

Abt Global is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the Program Manager, Health Security role on the PNG Australia Transition to Health (PATH) Program. This role is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and only open to PNG citizens.

Description

• Commencement: January 2026
• Based in Port Moresby, PNG 
• Open to PNG Citizens only 

About the Program 

The PNG Australia Transition to Health (PATH) is a six-year (2020-2026) health sector program funded by the Australian Government under the Papua New Guinea – Australia Partnership for Development. PATH works with the PNG Government to improve coverage and quality of health services for the people of PNG through effective, equitable, efficient, and inclusive interventions. 

Guided by the National Department of Health (NDoH), Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) and the Bougainville Department of Health (BDoH) are responsible for the delivery of health services across PNG.

PATH assists NDoH, PHAs and BDoH to strengthen systems for health service delivery targeting infectious diseases, and reproductive, maternal, newborn child and adolescent health, with a focus on promoting women’s leadership.

PATH’s end of investment outcomes (EOIO) are: 

1. PHA’s more able to lead provincial health reform and manage effective, efficient, equitable and quality essential health services in selected provinces. 
2. DFAT funded health services are demonstrating efficient and effective models of service delivery, influencing Provincial Health Authority (PHA) performance; and building sustainability by transitioning to PHA management in selected provinces. 

PATH’s intermediate outcome (IO’s) are: PHA Leadership, Women in Leadership and Health Care Workforce.   

PATH is a locally led, adaptive, and politically informed program that seeks to maintain flexibility to respond to changing and local circumstances over the life of the program.

About the Opportunity 

The Program Manager will provide high level support to day-to-day program implementation activities across a number of grants and projects managed by PATH’s Health Security work unit.

As a key member of the Health Security team, the Program Manager will:

• Support and manage partners (grantees, sub-contractors, program staff) to meet the identified targets and goals in their agreements.
• Support Monitoring and Evaluation Reporting (MERL), Communications and Public Diplomacy (Comms/PD), stakeholder coordination, relationships and partner compliance (with relevant policies and procedures including child protection and Safeguarding); and 
• Work collaboratively and cohesively with broader PATH work units

About You 

For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided. 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Public Health or related field. 
• Three years in program/grant management roles in international or community development, humanitarian, or health-sector programs.
• Strong demonstrated understanding of the end-to-end program and grant management cycle.
• Demonstrated understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and program performance. Experience reporting progress against the monitoring and evaluation framework desired.
• Strong analytical and writing skills including the preparation of reports and briefs for internal and external audiences. 
• Experience in broad coordination and facilitation; and
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills working with external stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

For more information on the role and how to apply, please click on ‘Apply Now’

About the Organization

Abt Global is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at Abt Global.

Equity

Abt Global values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity, gender, and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We offer flexible work arrangements and a culturally safe environment for staff members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding

We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.